Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of the flesh.
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Do I speak at the right time, or not? Do
Do I speak at the right time, or not? Do I speak of facts, or not? Do I speak gently or harshly? Do I speak profitable words or not? Do I speak with a kindly heart, or inwardly malicious?
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When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts
When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.
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All phenomena are preceded by the mind, created by the
All phenomena are preceded by the mind, created by the mind, and have the mind as their master.
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The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds
The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.
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But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It
But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.
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To see things in the seed, that is genius.
To see things in the seed, that is genius.
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The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive.
The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.
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Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.
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Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve
Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.